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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.20, 27,269.70 and 9,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.20, 27,269.70 and 9,409.40 is: 14,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.20 : 27,269.70 = 9,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.20/27,269.70 = 9,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.20x = 27,269.70 × 9,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.20x = 256,591,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,591,515.18/18,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.11

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